HR Bill 2687 To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-04-18

Bill 118 hr 2687, also known as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The main purpose of this bill is to exclude certain payments made to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being considered when determining eligibility for certain government programs. The bill seeks to ensure that these vulnerable populations are not unfairly penalized or disqualified from receiving assistance due to the receipt of specific payments. By excluding these payments from eligibility determinations, the bill aims to provide greater support and resources to aged, blind, and disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants. In addition to addressing eligibility criteria for government programs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. These additional purposes may include clarifications, updates, or modifications to existing provisions within the Act. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2687 seeks to protect and support aged, blind, and disabled Alaska Natives and their descendants by ensuring that certain payments are not used against them when determining eligibility for government programs. The bill aims to promote fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and assistance to these vulnerable populations.

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

Alternative Names

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Native Americans

Potential Impact

Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

Disability assistance

Food assistance and relief

Indian claims

Poverty and welfare assistance

Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

Disability assistance

Food assistance and relief

Indian claims

Poverty and welfare assistance

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]

Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Committees and Subcommittees

Natural Resources Committee

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

11/21/2024, 9:05 AM

This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplem...

Bill 118 hr 2687, also known as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The main purpose of this bill is to exclude certain payments made to aged, blind, or disabled...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2687

Introduced on
2023-04-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplem...

Bill 118 hr 2687, also known as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The main purpose of this bill is to exclude certain payments made to aged, blind, or disabled...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

Potential Impact
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians•
Disability assistance•
Food assistance and relief•
Indian claims•
Poverty and welfare assistance

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/27/2023

This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplem...


Latest Action11/20/2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.